PECK

I. noun Etymology: Middle English pek, from Anglo-French Date: 13th century see: weight a large quantity or number, II. verb Etymology: Middle English, perhaps from Middle Low German pekken Date: 14th century transitive verb 1. to strike or pierce especially repeatedly with the bill or a pointed tool, to make by ~ing , to pick up with the bill, intransitive verb 1. to strike, pierce, or pick up something with or as if with the bill, carp , nag , to eat reluctantly and in small bites , III. noun Date: circa 1591 an impression or hole made by ~ing, a quick sharp stroke, a quick light kiss